Odisha Milk Farmers' Association chairman Rabi Behera met Balyan, who is on a two-day visit to the state.
On Sunday, a body of dairy farmers in Odisha submitted a memorandum to Union Minister Sanjeev Balyan, demanding a minimum support price for milk at Rs 50 per litre. Odisha Milk Farmers' Association chairman Rabi Behera met Balyan, who is on a two-day visit to the state.
Milk producers have ensured that India secures the top position in the sector globally. Still, they do not get a remunerative price for their produce, the association said in its representation. "Hence there is a need to fix up milk MSP at Rs 50 per litre in the present era of price rise," it said.
ICDS scheme is one of the flagship programmes of the Centre for early childhood care and development, while the Mid Day Meal is among the most significant initiatives in the world to enhance the nutrition levels of school-going children through cooked food.
The association also demanded the installation of milk parlours along national highways, creating additional employment opportunities for unemployed youths. It also urged the minister to take the initiative to set up milk hubs on the premises of various temples in the country where dairy products can be made available for puja.
They have also demanded the protection of grazing land to boost animal husbandry. Behera said the minister has appreciated the association's demand and assured him of taking necessary steps to boost the sector. Behera said the minister has appreciated the association's demand and assured him of taking necessary steps to boost the sector.
Source: PTI
